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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969.08, 14,955.81 and 2,948.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969.08, 14,955.81 and 2,948.55 is: 4,423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969.08 : 14,955.81 = 2,948.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969.08/14,955.81 = 2,948.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969.08x = 14,955.81 × 2,948.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969.08x = 44,097,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,097,931.06/9,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.47

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